Luna

Girl's name

Luna is derived from the Latin word for "moon." It has roots in Roman mythology and is associated with the celestial body that illuminates the night sky.

Meaning The moon
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 7,135 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Luna Lovegood - Fictional character in Harry Potter series.
  • Luna Vachon - Professional wrestler in WWE.
  • Luna Maya - Indonesian actress and singer.
  • Luna Blaise - Actress in TV series "Fresh Off the Boat."
  • Luna Lauren Velez - Actress in "Dexter" and "Oz."
  • Luna Leopold - Geomorphologist and hydrologist.
  • Luna Almaz - Spanish singer and actress.
  • Luna Schweiger - German actress and model.
  • Luna Llena - Mexican singer-songwriter.
  • Luna Haruna - Japanese singer and voice actress.

Sisters for Luna

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Brothers for Luna

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Name Variants

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